Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Trofimov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 989 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347156
Common Names
- Ambigens Damburneya
- Damburneya of Ambigens
- Ambigens Plant
Description
Damburneya ambigens (also called Damburneya ambigens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Damburneya ambigens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Damburneya ambigens are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Damburneya ambigens is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 15 cm tall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Damburneya ambigens
Damburneya ambigens can be found in the forests of the Himalayas.
Damburneya ambigens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Damburneya ambigens?
Damburneya ambigens
What type of plant is Damburneya ambigens?
It is a species of flowering plant.
Where is Damburneya ambigens found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Damburneya genus
Damburneya ambigens,
Damburneya bicolor,
Damburneya colorata,
Damburneya coriacea,
Damburneya cufodontisii,
Damburneya gentlei,
Damburneya leucocome,
Damburneya longicaudata,
Damburneya longipetiolata,
Damburneya martinicensis,
Damburneya matudae,
Damburneya mirafloris,
Damburneya nitida,
Damburneya patens,
Damburneya purpurea,
Damburneya rudis,
Damburneya salicifolia,
Damburneya salicina,
Damburneya smithii,
Damburneya umbrosa,
Damburneya minima,
Damburneya parvissima,
Damburneya inconspicua,
Damburneya guatemalensis,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,
References
Dimitrij Trofimov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trofimov' in the authors string.